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Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
The Official Journal of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 2383-2894
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Meta-analysis of Effectiveness of Methylphenidate on the Rate of ADHD Symptoms
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1Department of Psychology, Payam-e-Noor University of Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman, Iran
2Department of Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3Department of Psychology, Payam-e-Noor University of Dezfoul, Khoozestan, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Department of Psychology, Payam-e-Noor University of Shahr-e-Babak, Kerman, Iran Email: jamali_somaye88@yahoo.com
Published online:Oct 24, 2012
Article type:Review Article
Received:Nov 01, 2011
Accepted:Nov 16, 2011
How to Cite:Jamali-Paghale S, Abedi A, Aghaei E, Faramarzi S, gholami A. Meta-analysis of Effectiveness of Methylphenidate on the Rate of ADHD Symptoms. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2012;14(10):e93166. doi:
Abstract
Background : In recent years, psychologists and psychiatrists in the field of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD) have been research doing for measurement of validity and efficiency of available treatment and. In this regard, meta-analysis integrates the results of different studies then determines the effect size of drug treatment.This study seeks to investigate the effective rate of methylphenidateon on reducing ADHD symptoms by following the meta-analysis model.
Materials and Methods : 21 Studies which were methodologically accepted were selected and meta-analysis was done on them. The research tool was meta-analysis check list.
Results : the result indicated that rate of effect size drug treatment on reducing ADHD symptoms was 0.71 (p≤ 0.001). This rate of effective size according to Cohen table was higher than average and considered.
Conclusion : Therefore, it seems that methylphenidateon can be applied as proper treatments for individuals suffering from ADHD symptoms.
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